CIVE.5370 Experimental Soil Mechanics (Formerly 14.537)
Id: 003028
Credits: 3-3
Description
Application of testing procedures to the evaluation of soil type and engineering properties. Testing for classification, permeability, consolidation, direct and triaxial shear and field parameters. The technical procedures are followed by data analysis, evaluation and presentation. Critical examination of standard testing procedures, evaluation of engineering parameters, error estimation and research devices.
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